News from the BBC

Democrats await key Obama speech

Barack Obama is to formally accept his historic nomination for the White House in a speech at the Democrats' convention.

Lockerbie evidence not disclosed

Scottish police had information that could have changed the outcome of the Lockerbie trial, a BBC programme learns.

Zoom Airlines suspend all flights

Transatlantic budget carrier Zoom Airlines suspends all operations after applying to go into administration.

'PM terror threat' three charged

Three men who were being questioned about an alleged threat to kill Gordon Brown are charged with terror offences.

Putin blames US for Georgia role

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accuses the United States of provoking the conflict in Georgia.